Valentine's Day Blues: Tips for Staying Positive and Sober
Valentine's Day Blues: Tips for Staying Positive and Sober
For some, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express their love and adoration for their significant other. For others, though, it can be a time of stress, anxiety, and even sadness. For those who are new to sobriety or find themselves struggling to stay sober during Valentine’s Day, it can feel like an insurmountable obstacle.
The good news is you have the ability, strength, and fortitude to make it through this holiday without the need for a drink or drug. Here are some helpful tips for staying not only sober but positive during Valentine’s Day:
1. Host a Valentine’s Day Singles Get Together
If you have some local friends who also don’t have a significant other to spend time with on Valentine’s Day, consider hosting a get-together where you can play board games, cook, mix up some mocktails, watch a movie, or partake in any other fun, sober activity. This will allow you to spend time with the people you love without having to worry about running into reminders of the Holiday.
2. Practice Self-Care
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show yourself some love. You can do this by practicing self-care. Consider a self-spa day, a nice bath, lighting some candles, ordering in some of your favorite foods, watching your favorite movie, and/or snuggling up with your furry friend. This self-care and self-soothing can help to keep you present and comfortable during the Holiday.
3. Be Respectful of Boundaries
For those who are in a relationship, it’s important to understand the current state of how things are. While actively drinking or using, it’s very possible that you created strain in your relationship with your significant other. Because of this, they may want some space to breathe and even time apart. While your instinct may be a big romantic gesture over Valentine’s Day, consider if it’s what they would want. At the same time, make sure your boundaries are understood and met.
4. Seek Support
If you are having a particularly tough time (or you suspect you will), consider how you can best receive the support you need. Whether it is from a mental health expert, a loved one, or even a support group, make sure you have someone you can contact should the urge to drink or use over the Holiday become overwhelming.
Follow these tips to have an amazing Valentine’s Day—whether you are in a relationship or single!
About Front Door Health
Front Door Health provides concierge, judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.
We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows you to continue to meet your work, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment you deserve.
If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.
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